batch request with the Graph SDK

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batch request with the Graph SDK

Sujith 0

When using a batch request with the Graph SDK to call the Teams remove member API, the call throws a "Too Many Requests" (HTTP 429) error. But even though the error is returned, the user is still removed from the team. Why does this happen?

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Prasad-MSFT 9,351 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-21T07:12:58.0133333+00:00

The user is removed because the operation is processed before the rate limit is enforced. The 429 error is returned to warn you to reduce request frequency. Always check the actual result in Teams, and implement retry logic with backoff for 429 errors.

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Prasad-MSFT 9,351 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-21T07:12:58.0133333+00:00

The user is removed because the operation is processed before the rate limit is enforced. The 429 error is returned to warn you to reduce request frequency. Always check the actual result in Teams, and implement retry logic with backoff for 429 errors.

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Teddie-D 3,920 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Sujith

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

When you send a batch request, multiple requests are submitted at once and each sub-request is processed independently. If one sub-request exceeds the rate limit, it may return a 429 error, but other sub-requests can still succeed.

In some cases, the API may successfully complete the operation but still return a 429 error if the request causes the system to exceed its threshold. This means the member removal was likely successful, but the response indicates that you're exceeding throttling limits.

So, the error doesn't necessarily mean the operation failed, it just means you're being throttled and should slow down future requests to avoid service disruption.

To help manage this, please refer to Microsoft Graph throttling guidance - Microsoft Graph | Microsoft Learn. This resource offers best practices to help you avoid throttling and maintain optimal performance.
I hope this information is helpful.

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Sujith 0 Reputation points

2025-08-21T08:52:39.05+00:00

@Teddie-D How can I identify whether a 429 error is due to throttling or rate limiting? Any idea?What is the rate limit for removing a member in a team?
Teddie-D 3,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-22T09:09:24.1933333+00:00

Hi @Sujith
Throttling is a temporary server-side response used to manage sudden surges in traffic. It typically occurs when a client sends too many requests in a short burst. The server replies with a 429 Too Many Requests status and a Retry-After header, indicating how long to wait before retrying. Once the client backs off and respects the wait time, requests usually resume successfully.

Rate limiting, imposes a strict cap on the number of allowed operations per resource or tenant within a set time frame. Even if you wait and retry after receiving a Retry-After header, you may still hit the limit until the time window resets. This mechanism ensures fair usage and protects the service from sustained overuse.
The specific rate limit for removing a member from a team using the DELETE /teams/{team-id}/members/{membership-id} endpoint is not explicitly documented. However, based on comparable DELETE operations in Microsoft Teams such as deleting channels, tabs, or installed apps, it is reasonable to infer a limit of 15 requests per second per app per tenant, and 150 requests per second per app across all tenants.
You can read more at Microsoft Graph service-specific throttling limits - Microsoft Graph | Microsoft Learn
I hope this helps.
Teddie-D 3,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-25T05:59:46.16+00:00

Hi @Sujith
Just checking in to see if the information above was useful to you.
If you have any additional updates or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Warm thanks!
Teddie-D 3,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-26T23:28:29.0266667+00:00

Hi @Sujith
Is there any update from you?
If yes, please feel free to let us know.

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